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It wasn?t Mayweather?s fault
By Rick Wright , Albuquerque Journal, Sun, 17 May 2015
It?s predictable and understandable, yet still a bit silly, that boxer Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez is being touted as the carrot-topped savior of the sport.
Yes, Alvarez is a terrific fighter. Yes, his third-round knockout of James Kirkland in Houston on May 9 was sensational. Yes, Alvarez-Kirkland qua Read Full Story >>>Lobby bared to have Pacquiao head House panel
By DJ Yap, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 17 May 2015
There is a ?strong lobby? in the House of Representatives to have Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao made the permanent chair of the committee on overseas workers affairs despite his having no experience heading a committee, the former panel chair, ex-Rep. Walden Bello, said.
As the senior vice chair Read Full Story >>> Boxing judge Roth, 74, retires after scoring 225 world title bouts
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sun, 17 May 2015
Longtime judge Jerry Roth has seen a lot of fights sitting in the best seat boxing can offer, but he has decided to give up his ringside chair.
Roth, 74, is retiring after more than 34 years on the job.
?It?s time,? he said. ?It?s been a long run. I figured I?ve had enough.
?But I was alway Read Full Story >>> GOLOVKIN STOPS WILLIE MONROE IN SIX
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, CA:- Whoever said that boxing was dealt a final blow with the charade that Floyd Mayweather put up against a one handed Manny Pacquiao, can now rest easy.
First, Canelo Alvarez last week Read Full Story >>> Eden Sonsona knocks out previously unbeaten Adrian Estrella in Mexico
By Rich Mazon , PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
Sonsona.
Most Filipino boxing fans say that the only way for a Filipino fighter to win in Mexico is to score a knockout.
Eden Sonsona did just that and in spectacular fashion Saturday night.
Sonsona, 26, (33-6 Read Full Story >>> WATCH: Pinoy Eden Sonsona upsets unbeaten Mexican by KO
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Sun, 17 May 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Eden Sonsona pulled off a major upset on Sunday Manila time, knocking out previously unbeaten Adrian Estrella in two rounds at Auditorio Miguel Barragan in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to win the vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight title.
The 26-year-old Sonsona ( Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin showed boxing is alive and well, and he wasn't the only one...
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 17 May 2015
INGLEWOOD, Calif. ? If every televised card was like the one Saturday on HBO, boxing might regain the spot it held in the first half of the 20th century as one of the three major sports in the U.S. Two of the finest fighters in the world thrilled a raucous crowd of 12,372 at The Forum with a pair of Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin (33-0) wants a big shot
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, Sun, 17 May 2015
Gennady Golovkin might be the only man in boxing who loses every time he wins.
He did it again Saturday when he demolished Willie Monroe Jr. en route to an impressive sixth-round knockout in a middleweight title fight before 12,372 at the Forum. Golovkin remained unbeaten in 33 pro fights and ret Read Full Story >>> Golovkin-Monroe: Five things we learned
By Brian Campbell, ESPN.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
A pair of boxing?s best fighters, pound-for-pound, recorded impressive knockouts as co-headliners Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Here are five things we learned as middleweight Gennady Golovkin and flyweight Roman Gonzalez remained unbeaten.
1. Golovkin?s ?show? is unrivaled in t Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin batters Willie Monroe into submission in 6 rounds. Is there any threat to GGG around his weight class?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sun, 17 May 2015
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA (May 16) ? Boxing star, Gennady ?GGG? Golovkin made his return to the ring for the second time in 2015 to face slick boxer and Boxcino tournament winner, Willie Monroe Jr. Recognized as the best middleweight in the division, Golovkin carried the IBO, WBA and interim WBC titles Read Full Story >>> AVILA RINGSIDE: GGG and Chocolatito Wow Large Crowd with Impressive KOs
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Sun, 17 May 2015
INGLEWOOD, Ca.-Middleweight champion Gennady ?GGG? Golovkin showed he?s the best above 140 pounds and Roman ?Chocolatito? Gonzalez showed he?s the best below that weight as both scored sizzling knockouts in their respective world title fights on Saturday.
A crowd of 12,372 screaming fans at the I Read Full Story >>> Canelo Not Impressed By Golovkin, 160 Options
BoxingScene.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
Gennady Golovkin's victory over Willie Monroe Jr. did little to impress Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Golovkin scored three knockdowns before securing a sixth round knockout to retain his WBA/IBO middleweight titles and his 20th consecutive knockout victory. Golovkin (33-0, 30 KOs) droppe Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin, Roman Gonzalez Triumph In Night Of Exciting Mismatches
By Alex McClintock , The Queensberry Rules, Sun, 17 May 2015
In a night of enjoyable mismatches on HBO, offensive maestros Gennady Golovkin and Roman ?Chocolatito? Gonzalez impressed against their respective foes at the Inglewood Forum in Los Angeles. While neither man was ever under threat, they both did enough to impress and leave the public hungry for more Read Full Story >>> Gennady Golovkin Pounds Willie Monroe Jr., Wins By Sixth-Round TKO
By Timothy Burke, Deadspin.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
Scariest Man Alive Gennady Golovkin extended his undefeated record to 33-0 with a TKO of Willie Monroe Jr. in a bout that continues the legend of the Kazakh middleweight. Some analysts expected a more competitive fight, given Monroe?s 19-1 record and that Golovkin?s last fight, against Martin Murray Read Full Story >>> Middleweight champ Gennady Golovkin stops Willie Monroe Jr. in 6th, earns 20th straight KO
By Associated Press, The Republic, Sun, 17 May 2015
INGLEWOOD, California ? Gennady Golovkin stopped Willie Monroe Jr. 45 seconds into the sixth round Saturday night, retaining his middleweight titles with his 20th consecutive knockout victory.
Nicaragua's Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez also defended his WBC flyweight title in style at the historic Read Full Story >>> GENNADY GOLOVKIN DROPS WILLIE MONROE JR. 3 TIMES; SCORES 6TH ROUND TKO
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
Moments ago at the Forum in Inglewood, California, middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin kept his undefeated record, as well as his knockout streak, intact with an impressive 6th round stoppage of challenger Willie Monroe Jr. It didn't take long for Golovkin's search and destroy style to have an im Read Full Story >>> Roman Gonzalez arrives on the big stage with stunning win
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 17 May 2015
Nicaraguan puncher Roman Gonzalez showed why there is so much buzz about him at the moment as the WBC flyweight champion successfully defended his belt with a damaging win over Edgar Sosa in California.
The 27 year-old, who is already a three-weight world title holder, made a stunning HBO network Read Full Story >>> Morales wins easy; Madiev, Estrada and Duran triumph in LA
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 17 May 2015
Bantamweight contender Ivan Morales proved to be a cut above Danny Flores as the younger brother of Mexican legend Erik made it 28 victories as a pro.
The undefeated 23 year-old cruised through every round without much fuss until the fight was stopped in the final round of eight to save Flores fr Read Full Story >>> Nigel Collins: ?Manny Pacquiao may have done better without the shoulder injury?
By Robert Brown, OTR Boxing Radio, Sun, 17 May 2015
Nigel Collins is one of the most respected boxing journalists in boxing. He was recently announced as being part of the 2015 boxing Hall of Fame class, and will be inducted along with boxers Riddick Bowe and Ray Mancini in June. Collins was the former editor-in-chief of ring magazine and currently w Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER REITERATES NO REMATCH; SAYS FANS NOT HAPPY WITH FIGHT SHOULD BLAME PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sun, 17 May 2015
"I think no because, I mean, if he would've been honest and said, 'You know what? Floyd was better the man. I lost.' I told you guys many, many years ago there's going to be excuses. I done what I had to do," stated undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, who recently called in to "The Who Read Full Story >>>
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